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AC53 MUD

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 129,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 121,114 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 108,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 105,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,200 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,984 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Oct 2016 70,973 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,461 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,533 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,168 miles

handbrake on maximum travel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,415 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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AC53 MUD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC53 MUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC53 MUD registered?

AC53 MUD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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